File size for 180GB of syslog data...
File size for 180GB of syslog data...
Hey everyone, Pop Os complained about running out of space on my boot drive. I looked into the folder properties and discovered a huge syslog file. Tried deleting it with truncate, but the file was too large to open, so I couldn’t see its contents. The latest syslog mentions gdm-x-sessions, which seems to be generating a lot of logs and making things worse. Anyone know what’s going on? Also, I’m new to Linux and programming, so if this keeps happening, I might need to reinstall the OS.
The issue isn't clear, but Pop!_OS likely offers options to control log file sizes, which could help manage excessive logging.
I tried to understand what was happening by running a command and observing the output. But with the high volume of logs, it’s hard to make sense of them all. I won’t be able to trace the issue using just log files or terminal commands right now. It seems like Linux might be causing problems during updates. I’m thinking about switching to more stable distributions next time—maybe something like Mint or Pop OS. Linux definitely seems to have some quirks with certain hardware. I accidentally discovered the cause while playing on a GBA emulator; the system kept reporting errors related to Xbox controllers. Any tips on resolving this?
It's good to hear you're aware. I'll review your logs and check for any bloat issues. Let me know if it helps!